Local News from Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

Harrogate Town have confirmed their second signing of the summer with the arrival of Will McGowan for an undisclosed fee.

Builders working on the multi-million-pound transformation of Ripon Workhouse Museum have reported hearing unexplained footsteps inside the historic building – leading to speculation that another spirit may have been disturbed.

A new family-friendly 5K fun run raising money for children and young people's mental health services is set to take place at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this summer.

A man and a woman have been arrested following a suspected '2-in-1 burglary' in Harrogate.

Otley Garden Centre has unveiled plans for an exciting new indoor and outdoor play area.

A team of NHS clinicians are taking on the Great Knaresborough Bed Race this weekend to spread understanding about postpartum mental health.

Local MP Tom Gordon has challenged prosecution rates for violence against women and girls (VAWG) during a session in Parliament.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new countywide policy aimed at protecting trees and woodlands while creating greener and healthier communities.

Plans to improve how anti-social behaviour is prevented, managed and tackled across North Yorkshire are set to be discussed by councillors.

A Harrogate charity is set to unveil a stunning mosaic of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, designed and created by disabled artists from across the area.

A Government target to build thousands of new homes in North Yorkshire could lead to the "death of villages", a councillor has claimed.

A Harrogate karate club has secured a whopping 11 medals at a major international competition in Scotland.